Stones Thrown at BJP Brigade Special Train in Siliguri Amid Alleged Misconduct

MP, March 16, 2026, Siliguri: Tension prevailed in Yadavpally area under Ward No. 7 of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation after locals allegedly pelted stones at a BJP Brigade Special train following accusations of obscene behaviour by some BJP workers on board.

According to sources, the train was returning to Alipurduar from Kolkata after attending the Brigade rally. On Sunday, the train reportedly stopped near Yadavpally due to signal issues. Locals alleged that during the halt, several BJP workers and supporters onboard made obscene gestures, exposed themselves to women standing nearby, and made offensive remarks.

The incident allegedly triggered an argument between the passengers and residents of the area. As the situation escalated, locals reportedly began pelting stones at the train. Stones were also reportedly thrown from the train, leading to clashes between the two sides. Several people were allegedly assaulted during the scuffle, creating chaos in the area.

The BJP, however, claimed the attack was carried out by illegal infiltrators living in a nearby slum area. BJP leader Sujit Paul said: “Just before the train entered Siliguri Junction, stones were suddenly thrown from the slum area beside the railway line. When we got down to protest, the attackers fled. Several of our workers were injured in the incident.”

Ward councillor Pintu Ghosh reached the spot and condemned the behaviour. “They were chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans from the train, which is not a problem. But showing private parts and making obscene gestures towards women is unacceptable,” he said.

Gautam Deb, Siliguri Mayor and Trinamool Congress leader, also criticised the incident, stating: “The BJP creates drama everywhere. What happened here is also a staged drama. The Trinamool Congress is never involved in such acts.”

The incident sparked widespread tension in the area for some time.

Courtesy & source- Millennium Post